This conference is free and open to the public. Registration is open until the event begins, but only attendees registered by Wednesday, May 2, 2012 will receive lunch and a name tag. Register here.

On September 16, 2011, President Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), the most significant change to the US Patent system since the Patent Act of 1952. The result of years of efforts to revise and reform the laws governing patent practice in the US, many consider the AIA to be a success. However, the AIA is not without its critics. “Patent Success or Failure?” will bring together government officials, judges, lawyers, and academics to consider the effects of the AIA on the patent landscape.

Attorneys: This transitional CLE program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of five hours professional practice credit. This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 5.4 hours total CLE credit.